פרשת לך לך
... holy nation’ through knowledge of God… and to give themselves over to His service, as it is written, ‘And to serve Him with all your heart’ (Shemot 11:13), ‘And you shall serve the Lord your God’ (Shemot 23:25); ‘and you shall serve Him’ (Devarim 8:5), the accepted custom throughout the world at tha ...
... holy nation’ through knowledge of God… and to give themselves over to His service, as it is written, ‘And to serve Him with all your heart’ (Shemot 11:13), ‘And you shall serve the Lord your God’ (Shemot 23:25); ‘and you shall serve Him’ (Devarim 8:5), the accepted custom throughout the world at tha ...
Ann Gaillard Palm/Passion Sunday Year C March 28, 2010 “Father
... Compline every night, in the chapel, lit only by candlelight. I will never forget the sound of the voices echoing in the darkness. “Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.” This is a prayer of “letting go.” When we say these words, we are saying, “O God, take my sticky fingers off the controls ...
... Compline every night, in the chapel, lit only by candlelight. I will never forget the sound of the voices echoing in the darkness. “Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.” This is a prayer of “letting go.” When we say these words, we are saying, “O God, take my sticky fingers off the controls ...
Abrahamic Religions
... Monotheistic = believing in only one God The largest religion in the world over 2.4 billion followers all over the world called Christians The holy book of the Christians is called Bible Church leaders are pastors, ministers, priests, preachers Houses of worship are churches or temples ...
... Monotheistic = believing in only one God The largest religion in the world over 2.4 billion followers all over the world called Christians The holy book of the Christians is called Bible Church leaders are pastors, ministers, priests, preachers Houses of worship are churches or temples ...
Liturgy - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
... Fellowship. Michael Servetus (1509-1553), was a Unitarian “saint,” who was martyred for questioning Trinitarian Christianity. Servetus’ tragic death emboldened others to question entrenched religious authorities and increased calls for religious tolerance. The Servetus Society is an opportunity to f ...
... Fellowship. Michael Servetus (1509-1553), was a Unitarian “saint,” who was martyred for questioning Trinitarian Christianity. Servetus’ tragic death emboldened others to question entrenched religious authorities and increased calls for religious tolerance. The Servetus Society is an opportunity to f ...
word edification (oikos on 18 nov 2005)
... For three and a half years, we had been hopping from one location to another to congregate as a church to worship God on Sunday. We were like nomads moving from Republic Theatre to Odeon Katong and then to LASALLE College of the Arts. On 5 Nov 1995, we had our first meeting in our very own place. It ...
... For three and a half years, we had been hopping from one location to another to congregate as a church to worship God on Sunday. We were like nomads moving from Republic Theatre to Odeon Katong and then to LASALLE College of the Arts. On 5 Nov 1995, we had our first meeting in our very own place. It ...
"No Casualties In His Kingdom" Revelation 7:9-17
... St. John noted the heavenly glory, “For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Dietrich Bonheoffer in a time of hopelessness wrote how Christians have the answer for all ti ...
... St. John noted the heavenly glory, “For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Dietrich Bonheoffer in a time of hopelessness wrote how Christians have the answer for all ti ...
Homily for 40th anniversary of Ordination
... A third element for me must always be total fascination with God’s disclosure in Jesus. It is not only the teaching of Jesus—penetrating, arresting even to the non-believer—but the very person of Jesus—God’s outreach, God’s compassion for our fractured reality, God’s love which must always fascinate ...
... A third element for me must always be total fascination with God’s disclosure in Jesus. It is not only the teaching of Jesus—penetrating, arresting even to the non-believer—but the very person of Jesus—God’s outreach, God’s compassion for our fractured reality, God’s love which must always fascinate ...
RTF
... outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which t ...
... outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which t ...
Date: March 3, 2012. Topic: The Bible and History. Aim: To explore
... Appreciate the significance of the cross in our personal history. ...
... Appreciate the significance of the cross in our personal history. ...
3. International relations and European integration
... life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—contain accounts of different time periods and events in the life of Jesus Christ. Matthew and Luke begin at the birth of Jesus, while Mark and John begin at Jesus’ baptism. While Mark, Matthew, and Luke provide simil ...
... life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—contain accounts of different time periods and events in the life of Jesus Christ. Matthew and Luke begin at the birth of Jesus, while Mark and John begin at Jesus’ baptism. While Mark, Matthew, and Luke provide simil ...
Some Genres of Scripture and Interpretive Questions to Ask
... Some Genres of Scripture and Interpretive Questions to Ask Law: Mostly found in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The purpose of law is to express God’s sovereign will concerning government, priestly duties, social responsibilities, etc. Knowledge of Hebrew manners and customs of the time, as well as knowl ...
... Some Genres of Scripture and Interpretive Questions to Ask Law: Mostly found in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The purpose of law is to express God’s sovereign will concerning government, priestly duties, social responsibilities, etc. Knowledge of Hebrew manners and customs of the time, as well as knowl ...
Senor de los Milagros
... building this painting was in EXCEPT the wall with the painting of Jesus Christ. Although no one seemed to take interest in this fact. But In 1670, a local man found the image and built a shrine around it. It is also said that this many was cursed with a life-threatening tumor and that he was cured ...
... building this painting was in EXCEPT the wall with the painting of Jesus Christ. Although no one seemed to take interest in this fact. But In 1670, a local man found the image and built a shrine around it. It is also said that this many was cursed with a life-threatening tumor and that he was cured ...
Four Examples from Korea - First United Methodist Church
... Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" Amen. ...
... Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" Amen. ...
October 19 2014, 19 Pentecost, Year A..(in Word DocX format)
... see this as an opportunity to share our faith. We are surrounded by people who are trapped in lives of fear and anxiety, materialism, frustration, anxiety, anger, judgment. Oh, the traps look very different than the ones in the woods trapping small mammals or the one that Jesus faced in today's Gosp ...
... see this as an opportunity to share our faith. We are surrounded by people who are trapped in lives of fear and anxiety, materialism, frustration, anxiety, anger, judgment. Oh, the traps look very different than the ones in the woods trapping small mammals or the one that Jesus faced in today's Gosp ...
Rejecting the Fantasy - Created for His Glory
... separating himself from God’s ways and God’s plans. The Scriptures speak much about the pull and debilitating influence of this “world.” ...
... separating himself from God’s ways and God’s plans. The Scriptures speak much about the pull and debilitating influence of this “world.” ...
a child of god - Knox Presbyterian Church, Vernon
... And there was trouble brewing from within the company of believers as well. Studying the scriptures was to be encouraged. Of course! But over analyzing, dissecting phrases into infinite possibilities about what Jesus might have meant and then arguing over who had the right possibility and who didn't ...
... And there was trouble brewing from within the company of believers as well. Studying the scriptures was to be encouraged. Of course! But over analyzing, dissecting phrases into infinite possibilities about what Jesus might have meant and then arguing over who had the right possibility and who didn't ...
Questions People Ask About Christianity and Other World Religions
... the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, ...
... the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, ...
Key Aspects of Christian Beliefs
... The writings are seen to be divinely inspired yet of human origin. ...
... The writings are seen to be divinely inspired yet of human origin. ...
1. What is a Disciple? - The South Devon Methodist Circuit
... love for others (John 13:34-35) A person who is dedicated to the fulfilment of Christ’s ‘Great Commission’ (Matt.28:18-20) ...
... love for others (John 13:34-35) A person who is dedicated to the fulfilment of Christ’s ‘Great Commission’ (Matt.28:18-20) ...
Spiritual Warfare 61 - Palma Sola Community Church
... fight the pervasive evil that Satan is stirring up. But I believe it is time to begin another “Back to The Basics” study. This being what it is in religious circles “the week of the passion of Christ”, beginning with what is called “Palm Sunday”, it is basic that we clearly understand the eternal pl ...
... fight the pervasive evil that Satan is stirring up. But I believe it is time to begin another “Back to The Basics” study. This being what it is in religious circles “the week of the passion of Christ”, beginning with what is called “Palm Sunday”, it is basic that we clearly understand the eternal pl ...
The Jesus of the New Age Cults (Christian Science) Dr. Charles C
... Liberalism and modernism within Christian church is losing authority. Both have embraced evolution and New Age concepts. New Ageism is modern Hinduism, Eastern religion with western flavor. All have abandoned Bible as God’s inspired Word. Like Universal-Unitarians before them they are gradually beco ...
... Liberalism and modernism within Christian church is losing authority. Both have embraced evolution and New Age concepts. New Ageism is modern Hinduism, Eastern religion with western flavor. All have abandoned Bible as God’s inspired Word. Like Universal-Unitarians before them they are gradually beco ...
Elder`s Philosophy - Fairfax Church of Christ
... their attention and efforts. To give us more time for spiritual leadership and shepherding, we intend to delegate as many administrative and management functions as possible. Staff members, ministry leaders and volunteers will become increasingly expected to shoulder most of the responsibility for t ...
... their attention and efforts. To give us more time for spiritual leadership and shepherding, we intend to delegate as many administrative and management functions as possible. Staff members, ministry leaders and volunteers will become increasingly expected to shoulder most of the responsibility for t ...
March 18
... don’t do as they did.” Fear can lead to fidelity. However, Jesus invited his disciples to move beyond fear to faith, beyond the loathing of punishment to love. In short, he asked them to walk in the light, to live in his grace, and to be instruments of that grace for others. Today’s gospel passage i ...
... don’t do as they did.” Fear can lead to fidelity. However, Jesus invited his disciples to move beyond fear to faith, beyond the loathing of punishment to love. In short, he asked them to walk in the light, to live in his grace, and to be instruments of that grace for others. Today’s gospel passage i ...
Learn who we are? - Epiphany Lutheran Church
... board in order to start a conversation to reform certain practices within the church. Little did he know that his effort at dialogue and reform would change the landscape of Western Christianity. This year we participate with churches throughout the world in celebrating the 500th anniversary of the ...
... board in order to start a conversation to reform certain practices within the church. Little did he know that his effort at dialogue and reform would change the landscape of Western Christianity. This year we participate with churches throughout the world in celebrating the 500th anniversary of the ...
Religious images in Christian theology
A cult image or idol is a material object, representing a deity, to which religious worship is directed. It is also controversially and pejoratively used by some Protestants to describe the Orthodox Christian practice of worshipping the Christian God through the use of icons, a charge which Orthodox Christians reject. In a similarly controversial sense, it is also used by some Protestants to pejoratively describe various Catholic worship practices such as scapulars and the veneration of statues and flat images of the Virgin Mary and saints, which Catholics do not consider idolatry. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity.Idolatry is consistently prohibited in the Hebrew Bible, including as one of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3-4) and in the New Testament (for example 1 John 5:21, most significantly in the Apostolic Decree recorded in Acts 15:19-21). There is a great deal of controversy over the question of what constitutes idolatry and this has bearing on the visual arts and the use of icons and symbols in worship, and other matters. As in other Abrahamic religions the meaning of the term has been extended very widely by theologians. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: ""Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship...Man commits idolatry whenever he honours and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money etc."" Speaking of the effects of idolatry, Benedict XVI says, ""Worship of an idol, instead of opening the human heart to Otherness, to a liberating relationship that permits the person to emerge from the narrow space of his own selfishness to enter the dimensions of love and of reciprocal giving, shuts the person into the exclusive and desperate circle of self-seeking""